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_Regular. Council Meeting, March-.6, 1972.
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Mayor Christy presided.
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?rayer was offered by Mayor Christy. !Prayer
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11'Councilmen present: Borgmeyer, Hager, Nacy, Riner, Scrivner, ;;Roll
i Seaman, Strong, Wells , Wildhaber and Woodman. iCall
Councilmen absent: None.
A quorum was declared present.
T minutes of the meeting of February 22nd were approved as 'Approval of
1received.j 1�inutes .
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The following bids were received for a station wagon to be used by
,!the Jefferson City Fire Department: Opening
Riley Chevrolet, Inc. $ 3 , 552. 74 of
Schanzmeyer Ford, Inc . 3,495. 71 :Bids .
lCouncilman Borgmeyer moved that the low bid be accepted. Motion
passed.
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Oary Allene McCalment presented a petition to the Council requesting. protesting
the Council to go on record as opposing and to actively oppose the rate hike
proposed telephone rate increase now pending before the Public Telephone
Service Commission. ,Company.
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A statement was presented to the Council for services rendered and
expenses incurred in connection with the electrical rate increase Attorney's
matter before the Public Service Commission from Michael P. Riley, :Fee.
in the amount of $3,072.00. Councilman Riner moved that the
statement as rendered be paid. Motion passed.
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kn application from Gary Carey for the position of Bus Driver was ,Application
Submitted to the Council for approval.
=Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the application be approved.
Motion passed,
Resignatil
letter of resignation from JnmeB Ortmeyer, Department of Public
14orlca , effective March 24 , 1972 , was submitted to the Council. :J .Ortmeyer
Councilman Hager moved that the resignation be accepted. Motion
Gassed.
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iA letter of resignation was received from R. W. Erbracht, Patrolman Resignation
with the Jefferson City Police Department . 1R.W. Erbrecht
'ouncilman Hager moved that the resignation be accepted. Motion it
)assed.
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A request to deactivate two parking meters south of Executive :Parking and
lansion, north side of Madison Street, at entrar-e gate, was traffic
eceived from John D, Paulus , Jr. , Division of Planning and Commission.
,instruction.
he request was referred to the Parking and Traffic Con-diiission.
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Petitions were received from Thora's Beauty Salon, and a letter of Protesting
protest from John and Lou Paer, Joplin, Missouri, against the i Telephone
telephone rate increase. (Rate
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Mark Cordell, 2305 Oakview, spoke to the Council in support of
the proposed Telephone Company rate increase. lSupport for
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Miss June Volman, Lincbln University Student, was presented to It
the Council by Councilman Nacy. !Guest.
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James Dalton, City Attorney, requested a meeting with the Finance (;City
' Committee, for clarification of salary ordinance which he is to !'Attorney
draft. The meeting was set for March 13th at 7: 30 P.M. It
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A request was received from Weatherby Advertising Company to lease 'luilding
fifty feet of sign space on City property located in an unused and
alley approximately 125 feet west of Virginia Street, south of j,Grounds
Missouri Boulevard. ;'Committe
The request was referred to the Building and Grounds Committee.
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An application to rezone property located at 1314 Southwest !,'Planning
Boulevard, from "A-111 Residential to "D" Multi-family, was received ,; and
from Robert R. Pratt, on behalf of Wm. Thad Fife and Pauline Fife. Zoning
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he application was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
,Commission
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A request was received from Ted Wisch, N. H. Scheppers Distributing
Company, to remove two-hour parking in front of their war ehouse,
located at 606 West Main Street .
Parking 1,The request was referred to the Parking and Traffic Commission.
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Traffic Request by Councilman Seaman for the Parking and Traffic Commission '
Commission to check the feasibility of a yellow blinker light on U.S. 50 West,
at Country Club Drive and South Ten Mile Drive, and research
- parking problems on Filmore Street between Jefferson and Washington
.. Streets and recommend a parking plan.
Councilman Scrivner, Chairman of the Street Committee, presented
the following report:
� of the Street Committee held March 6, 1972.
11 meeting called to order at 7: 15 P.M. by Chairman Scrivner.
,! Other members present were Councilmen Seaman, Riner, Wells and
iStrong; others present were Ed Rackers and Jadk Kramer.
ITEM I. Resolution for rebuilding West Main from Forest Hill to
Rock Hill Road. Ed Rackers reported that the Resolution to
authorize the project was introduced last time and referred to this
Committee.
Street Motion by Wells , seconded by Strong, that we recommend the
Committee approval of the Resolution. Passed,
Report ITEM II. Request to vacate alley on 50 West between Conrad and
Howard Streets .
Moved that we accept the recommendation of the City Engineer
and allow the alley to be vacated. Passed.
ITEM III. Request to vacate certain areas , platted areas , in the
Buehrle Subdivision No. 2.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the streets between
Lots 70 and 71, and that a part of Greenleaf Road, be vacated.
(This is to be replatted in a new plat. Final action on this
request will be approved after the plat is resubmitted, after the
, necessary changes have been made.
'1ITEM IV. Willihm VanLoo hired as street worker.
I Motion made by Riner, seconded by Seaman and ppssed, that
,lWilliam VanLoo, 916 West McCarty Street, be hired as a Street
Department worker.
Isl Forrest Scrivner, Chairman.
(CounCouncilman Scrivner moved that the report be approved. Motion
cilman
Fire Councilman Riner, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee,
Det presented the following report:
Committee
Report. I hereby submit, for our approval, the following names for
promotion in rank within the Fire Department:
Captain Clarence Beck to Chief Fire Inspector
Lieutenant Clay Joe Duncan to Assistant Inspector
Driver David Brandt to Lieutenant
Driver Allen Beck to Alarm Operator
Driver John Gordon to Alarm Operator,
Councilman Riner moved that the report be approved. Motion passed.
Public Councilman Wildhaber moved that-the-vote be reconsidered on the
Utilities Public Utilities Committee Report regarding the telephone rate
Committee increase adopted at the February 22nd Council meeting, and asked
Report for a roll call vote. The motion passed by the following vote:
Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer Hager, Nacy, Riner, Scrivner,
Seaman and Wildhaber.
Councilmen voting Nay: Strong, Wells and Woodman. ,
Councilman Wildhaber then moved that the Council vote on the Public
Utilities Committee Report by roll call vote. Motion passed.
The report failed to be approved by the following vote:
Councilmen voting Aye: Strong, Wells and Woodman.
Councilmen voting Nay: Borgmeyer, Hager, Nacy, Riner, Scrivner,
Seaman and Wildhaber.
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilmen Borgmeyer,
Wildhaber and Nacy:
ReRu_1,a.r..__Council Meeting, March 6, 1972.
Whereas the United.Telephone Corporation, through its subsidi-
ary - the Capital City Telephone Co. , has filed for an increase in
rates , Public
Whereas this proposed rate increase affects most of our Utilities
residents ; Committee
Be it therefore resolved that the City Council of Jefferson Report.
file this resolution with the Missouri Public Service Commission
that the City of Jefferson today hereby formally intervenes in this
case,
This resolution does not call for the hiring of an attorney.
it is merely intended to keep Jefferson City in a position to
protest any final decision of the Public Service Commission, if
such action is warranted.
Isl Councilmen Vince Borgmeyer, Kenneth Wildhaber, Richard Nac, .
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen voting Aye: Borgmeyer, Hager, Nacy, Riner,, Scrivner,
Strong, Wells , Wildhaber and Woodman.
Councilmen voting Nay: None.
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The following report of the Parking and Traffic Commission was Parking
presented to the Council: and
Traffic
Meeting was held February 10, 1972, with all members present Commission
except Mr. Louis Vetter. Report.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
11) The Commission recommended that parking restrictions be
initiated on Belair Street as follows: NO PARKING from 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 m. on the east side
extending from KerMac Street to a point �315 feet north of the
north curb of KerMac Street.
2) The Commission recommended request be denied for removal of the
75 foot "no parking zone" at 1126 East McCarty Street .
3) The Commission deferred a request to study the Dunklin-Clark
intersection until the final report is completed on the current
traffic study.
4) The Commission recommended that a 2-hour parking limit be
established on the south side of the 400 block of West Main and
that 10-hour parking meters be installed on both sides of the
300 block of West Main.
5) TheCommission recommended that 10-hour parking meters be
installed:
1) West on High Street from Washington Street to
Mulberry Street,
2) On the north side of West McCarty Street from
Washington Street to Broadway, and
3) On Broadway Street from West Main to McCarty Street.
6) Commission recommended request for stop sign on Carol Street
at Rosewood be denied.
7) Commission recommended request for a thirty-six (36 ') foot
loading zone at 722 Jefferson Street be approved.
8) Commission recommended that traffic signals in the downtown
area remain in operation during inclement weather.
9) Commission recommended that speed limit be increased from 30 to
40 m.p.h. on Southwest Boulevard and Ellis Boulevard starting
at Tower Drive on Southwest Boulevard and extending to
Rosewood Drive on Ellis Boulevard.
10) Commission recommended request be approved for a 2-hour parking
limit on the east side of Adams Street extending south from
High Street to the alley.
11) The Commission discussed the sight distance and alignment
problem at the railroad crossing on Route 179 and recommended
that the Council send letters to the Public Service Commission,
the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Highway Department
requesting that the 811 flashing light be changed to 1211 lights
and that additional flashing lights be installed 500 feet each
side of the crossing to warn approaching vehicles .
12) The Commission recommended that parking be prohibited on both
sides of Ellis Boulevard from Rosewood to Hough Park Road.
Respectfully submitted, Isl Mike Riley, Chairman.
Councilman Hager moved that the report be approved, with the
exception of Items 9 and 11. Motion passed.
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'Meeting,_March-,-6,_, 1,97-2,,
Bill 94, Bill No. 94, introduced by Councilmen Borgmeyer and Seamantentitled
Contract "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, authorizing and
with Mo. ;I directing the Mayor and Clerk of the City to execute a written
State Hghwy. 1maintenance agreement with the Missouri State Highway Commission i
Commission relating to Route C."
Route "CIO Read first and second time by title and ordered distributed to
members of the Council.
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,,The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Borgmeyer:
Resolution ;
Paving RESOLUTION FOR PAVING
Swifts
Highway
WHEREAS, the roadway of Swifts Highway from Southwest Boulevard
'to Myrtle Avenue, in the City of Jefferson, Missouri, is in need ofl�
improvement, NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSO
THAT, Swifts Highway, in the City of Jefferson, Missouri, from
(Southwest Boulevard to Myrtle Avenue , shall be graded and paved,
lincluding curb and gutters ; and that all of the above described warU
is necessary to be done. That the cost of said improvement,
including street intersections and drainage facilities , shall be
charged against the lots and tracts of land, fronting or abutting
on the street so improved along the distance improved, in proportion
to the number of fronting or abutting feet, and shall be paid for
b� special tax bills issued against the property fronting or
abutting on any of said improvement with a maximum charge of $5.00
per front foot, and the Council hereby declares the aforesaid
paving from Southwest Boulevard to Myrtle Avenue necessary to be
done; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Engineer, be, and he is hereby
instructed, to prepare plans and specifications for said improvemcn. '
and an estimate of the cost thereof and file the same in the office !
of the City Clerk,
RESOLVED, that when the said plans and specifications and
.estimates of the costs of said work or improvement shall have been
filed with the City Clerk, that the said City Clerk shall then
. cause this resolution to be published for seven consecutive inner- I
Itions in the Post Tribune, a daily newspaper published and
minted in the City of Jefferson, Missouri.
tested: March 6, 1972 Adopted: March 6, 1972
Isl Margaret Christian /a/ John G. Christy
City Clerk President of the Council
Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the Resolution be adopted.
;,Motion passed.
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,The following Resolution was introduced by Councilmen Borgmeyer and
Resolution iWells: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
Gary WHEREAS, The Jefferson City Police Department has seen fit to
Putnam. move more aggressively to eliminate the drug traffic and usage
problem in this community, and
WHEREAS, Officer Gary Putnam has performed with valor, risking
his life, his reputation as a police officer, and the high regard
of his family and friends:
NOW BE IT RESOLVED:
That the City Council and Mayor of Jefferson City hereby
express their deepest appreciation to:
POLICE CHIEF SHORT AND OTHERS OF THE FORCE:
Who so efficiently designed and handled the drug investigation
effort.
OFFICER GARY PUTNAM:
For his attitude, risk and accomplishments in carrying out the
drug traffic investigation as planned.
MRS. GARY PUTNAM:
For her dedication in supporting her husband and the Department
in its efforts even at great anxiety to herself.
Unanimously approved by the City Council of Jefferson City this
6th day of March, 1972. Isl John G. Christy, Mayor
Councilman Borgmeyer moved that the Resolution be adopted. Motion
passed.
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Mayor Christy stated --that iVis••nedessary� fot thb ,Pdlice1'.Depditment
to use colored film and that Officer Luck should be sent to school Police
in Indiana for a week to learn the process. Departmen
Councilman Riner moved that Officer Luck be sent to the school.
Motion passed.
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Mayor Christy stated that numerous pedestrians are walking against Pedestrians
the green lights and the time has come to enforce the ordinance. walking
Councilman Hager moved that police officers be placed on all three against
corners on downtown High Street at various times of the day to warn lights .
people before we start giving tickets. Motion passed.
Councilman Nacy referred complaints of re8idents on Oak Street, Health
regarding trash behind the new nursing home, to the Health Department
Department,
Councilman Riner moved that the Council adjourn, under the rules, Adjournment
Motion passed.
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